The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-11

ton. see so much about the Mjkado trimming.
Is it crochet or what is it made Of? 1 mako lovely
trimmings ofall kinds and would be pleased To eX-
change samples with any one who would send me
sample of the Mikado.
Note-The Mkado is a crocheted edging; the di-
rcctions have been given for making it.
/. c. Grayson, Graiten, Ala have been a silent
admirer of Woman's Kingdom for sometime, Silent
because thought could not interest any one, how
ever, to satisfy this desire, will make one attempt
trusting some one will be benefited. 1t is feast
for me TO get THE CONSTITUTION and perusc this de-
paItment. get so much valuable information from
the sisters, don't think could do without it. My
heart goes out in sympathy TO those sisters in their
bereavement and always send up silent prayer to
our all wise Father in their behalf, asking Him TO
pour healing balm into their hearts. Look up dear
sistes your loss is your absent ones great gain;
aferawhc you will realize that Gods ways are best
While we are expressing ourselves / want to know
how many sisters and cousins are fully consecrated
to Gods services. How many VIII respond and say,
/ am worker in my Masters vineyard.
OK. Y. Z."-Would say to Mrs How'd, Muskegon,
Ala, that the following is the best way to cem
white kid gloves Remove grease spots with French
chalk or mognesa, then apply, with soft brush,
mixture Ofm0gnesa and nIllers earth. In an hours
time rub them with flannel dipped in powdered
bran and whiting 10 "A Friend" Scale Ala:
Geraniums should be planted in the spring, and
tube roses i'll the latter Part of February TO Eric
B. Johnson Neuralgia in the face is alleviated by
a liniment of hartshorn chlorotorm and sweet oil,
applied upon flannel but caution is necessary in
the use or it will blister the face. The writer
wishes to recommend to any lady readers of THE
CONSTITUTION, who desire governess. a young lady
graduate of one of the best seminaries in Charleston;
one who possesses Il sweet disposition, cultivated
mind, and the rare gift Of mparting knowledge TO
others. She has been teaching for some years in
the same school where she received her diploma,
and can doubtless furnish the very highest testi
monials. Any one sending address 10 editress for
TX. Y. T." will receive by return mail the terms
and address of the lady referred to.
Mrs Allie T. Brownlee Lisbon, Tcxas-Never
were words more truthfllly forcably uttered
than those by theiinspred writer, "Bc not weary in
well dong for III due season you shall reap if ye
faint not" Few Sabbaths ago one of the anticipat
ed pleasure of my life was realized III the consume
ton of long cherished desire the uniting of few
of our faith into church organization ] believe
continued perseverance accompanied with the grace
Of God, every obstacle may be permanently removed
and the accomplishment of ona's purpose and
hearts desire be faught with happiness. How
many of us delight working in the Masters YiHc-
yard? which labor is designated such ever affords
such sweet and solid comfort? How remiss the
church of today is in living up to its requirements
aye are the lights of the world" in what way do
we assume and manifest that light? let each sister
inquire. HOW often nave luOTllHcu htCuS OF inc
flesh to glorify God. How often have we searched
for besettng sins, when found Tepulse them as we
would deadly poison? How often have We be
stored kind words and smiles upon the little waif
pat him gently on his head and whisper God bless
YOU? How often have we seriously spoken to the
hayward of their terrible condition. and encouraged
them by kind persuasions and true piety? We're
we TO perform the duty required it would enhance
our happiness and afford swceter JOY than the gold
ofOxhir' could purchase, The journey of life has
a final terminus which each must subsequently
reach. ''Wi the waters be chiy? or shall We find
the stream placid ard beautiful with angels bright
yea loved ones, on the evergreen shore reckoning
us home? ! frequently find in our circle fond
mother whose heart is wrng with bitter grief at tic
loss of a precious little one. TO all such 1 extend
sympathy, but murmer not in resiening the dear
little charge to His keeping Gle doeth all things
we'll" Kindcst regards 70 editress and sisters
"Alice," Carlisle, Ohio-Dear friends Of the King
dom: We are drying up here in northern Ohio;
there has not enough rain fallen TO lay the dust
since the water spout near Oberlin. The wells ami
cistcrns arc mostly dry, ana Plum creek, that
raised such a havoc then, is stone dry. When
read in your excellent paper OF the freshct in the
south cannot help wishing that part of it might
have come here, but our Heavenly Father knows
what we have need of and he VIII do right Real
cstare is not boom just at present, and the ont
look for the coming winter Is not very encouraging
Various forms Of fever are quite prevalent on ac-
count of the dry weather and low water and many
little children and old people dying but We viii
hope and pray for rain.
Constance Clay" Murllcesboro, r. C.-Haying
much practice in making wax flowers, ] viii try to
give "A Friend" few dots Green, light, yellow
and orange arc made with oil paints when the wax
is sheeted. All the shades of red are made with
car1nine, same as used in water eolors. Pale pink
is white wax painted lightly with caunine, using
bristle brush, and the deeper shades by painting
more the scarlet and crimson by using same paint
on yellow OF orange wax; one small cake of violet
and one of cobalt blue water cOlors will last long
time Always cut the petals out of the wax before
painting and be careful not to paint the part that IS
10 form the calyX. Natural flowers are the best
models. Use d sable yening brush and violet for
the fine lines. All H. material and implements
can be found at saneutzky & Weber's No. 1125
Chestnut street, Philadelphia If "Friend" wishes
more explicit Information i viii take pleasure in
giving Il, either through the Kingdom or by
private letter, the kind cditrcss deem best she
has my address. viii some one please give recipe
for preserving oranges whole? Would like to know
where | can get the novel 1.-THE Step Sister," pub.
lished in Southern illustrated News Richmond,
Va, during the late war / do not know the author
/ would Willingly pay full price for a sccOnd-hand
volume. want it for an invalid l0dy who began
the story but never finished il. viii not close BY
saying success to the Kingdom, for it IS completc
success in the highest sense but DO say may health
and happiness attend the dear cditress and all who
are dear TO her.
Electricity Among the Grapeyines.
From the Albany Argus.
A man who lives but few miles ont Of Al
bany protects bis grapcyiues from fruit thieves In
novel manner The supports are Of wood but the
pieces arc Of wires insulated from the ground
and connected with an induction coil capable Of
delivering heavy spark through an inch Of air